Blood Parrot Cichlid
Blood Parrot Cichlid is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 30 gallons (114 L), water at 76-80°F (24-27°C) and a pH of 6.5-7.4.
Also searched as: blood parrot, blood parrot cichlid
Quick facts
Hybrid cichlid, deformed mouth makes eating hard pellets difficult. Use soft foods.
| Minimum tank | 30 gallons (114 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 76-80°F (24-27°C) |
| pH | 6.5-7.4 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Angelfishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 76-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.4. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Plecostomusmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 76-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.4. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Bristlenose Plecomin tank 25 gal
Temperature overlap 76-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.4. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Dwarf Gouramimin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 76-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.4. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Harlequin Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 76-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.4. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Betta Fishmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 76-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.4. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- African Butterfly Fishmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 76-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.4. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Banded Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 76-80°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.4. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; temperature overlap 79-80°F is too narrow.
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; temperature overlap 76-77°F is too narrow.
Green Terrormin tank 50 galTexas Cichlidmin tank 55 gal- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (6.5-7.4 vs 7.8-8.6).
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; temperature overlap 80°F is too narrow.
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